Event Coordinator

Zaineb Halibi

Period 3

Brief Description

• A event coordinator is responsible for coordinating events, including planning menus, booking musicians, putting up decorations, ordering flowers, hiring bartenders, and ensuring the event runs smoothly.

Educational Requirments

• there are no universal educational requirements needed to start a career as an event planner

• bachelors degree in hospitality, communication ,or public relations

• must have phenomenal communication skills

• Experience working in planning

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Outlook

• Expect to see a 44% increase employment from 2010-2020

• Average salary of $50,190per year

College programs

• Florida international university

• California state polytechnic university

• Ferris state university

• College of the ozarks

Relation to health care career

• Plan events like marathons fundraisiers and other health related events